Irish people have always been fascinated by family names and their connections to particular places. Not only do we all have a surname, but the many names of our neighbours and relations tell a story of the whole community. This map and essay on the names of Fermanagh gives an insight into the special nature of the county.

This fascinating map (see sample below) shows the distribution of surnames in the county of Fermanagh. It also includes a detailed essay on the surnames of the area and a separate list of the top one hundred names.